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Samsung’s new portable SSD combines 8TB capacity with 4,000 MB/s reads The 8TB P9 offers ample storage for massive media libraries Samsung’s fastest portable storage arrives with an unusually high price Samsung’s 8TB P9 portable drive has appeared on an ecommerce platform for $2,879.99, making it an unusually costly option for portable storage. B&H Photo…

OpenAI is developing a tool that can perform “well-defined research tasks” Described as a “research intern” the project met its aim to achieve automation by September 2026, ahead of a fully automated AI researcher operational by March 2028 The company believes that automated research can “enhance human welfare” and make other contributions OpenAI has confirmed…

Huntress warns fake GTA 6 ISOs spreading malware ahead of official Nov 19, 2026 release Packages deliver RATs, infostealers, and Chaos ransomware disguised as game installers Users urged to avoid pirated downloads; infected systems should be reimaged and credentials reset Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6), one of the most anticipated computer games of all time,…

Microsoft worries developers are submitting a higher volume of extensions due to AI It’s already made some review changes, but the Edge team has had to make further changes Edge extensions will also be reassessed every 15 days to prove quality Microsoft’s Edge team has warned that vibe coding has contributed to a sharp rise…

Apple introduced the Apple Watch 12 at this week’s September Event, and Best Buy already has an impressive discount on the smartwatch. • Shop more Apple deals at Best Buy While it’s only available for preorder, you can get the 42mm GPS-only model for as little as $219 (originally $399) when you trade in a…

In 2025, Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) sales reached an estimated $11.8B and $14.25B, respectively, making them two of the most profitable shopping days in history. Now, with the 2026 BFCM period just around the corner, small online businesses are starting to think of ways to make the most of this potentially lucrative period….

Surfshark confirms an unauthorized third party accessed an internal server No user data or browsing traffic was compromised The firm has committed to a new independent security audit Surfshark has published a detailed incident report regarding a security breach that occurred in early September 2026, confirming that an internal test server was accessed by an…

Grass Valley police ended its contract with Flock and removed its cameras They later found that Flock had reinstalled the devices This was allegedly due to one of Flock’s automated systems Flock is not exactly the most popular company in the world right now, with its automated license plate recognition (ALPR) devices attracting protests, vandalism…

Amongst all the hype over Apple’s first-ever foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, which was announced at the company’s ‘Surprise and Shine’ event, Apple (rather quietly) also revealed when Mac users can get the latest version of its desktop operating system, macOS 27 Golden Gate: September 14. While pretty much all of the attention was focused…

The iPhone Duo animation has been recreated on a Galaxy Z Fold 8 For now, it’s only a demo — not something you can set up yourself Samsung would need to implement the hack for it to work system-wide The initial reactions to Apple’s new, foldable iPhone Duo seem to be largely positive, with a…